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CRIMINAL DEFENSE
• Drug Cases – Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy: Trafficking, Distribution & Possession, Seized Property (Cell Phones, Laptops, Cash), Money Laundering, Conspiracy
• Felonies – Pre-Indictment Resolution: Date Rape, Robbery/Burglary, Assault & Battery, Indecent Assault, Domestic Violence, Gun Charges, Pornography & Internet crimes
• Drunk Driving, Restraining Orders, all Misdemeanors and Clerk-Magistrate Hearings
IMMIGRATION MATTERS / DIVORCE CASES
• Green Cards & Citizenship, Deportation Cases, F-1Visa/H1-B/OPT Issues, Employment Visas, LCA, I-9s, Entry/Exit Issues, and Homeland Security Matters. Also screen I-751/Divorce cases.
RECENT CASES
• Bandmate of 2009 Grammy Award Nominee Cleared of all Misdemeanor Charges in Boston Criminal Case--No criminal record stemming from incident.
• BU Student Charged with Assault w/ DW--Honors Student. Multiple motions filed, after 6 months of fighting in court, case dismissed prior to arraignment. Clean record.
• College Graduate Investigated in Drug Case--$45,000 cash seized, DEA investigation, no charges filed.
• MA Licensed Professional Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Over $500,000 in cash was seized. Obtained dismissal of the indictment in 2009.
• Harvard Students Sued by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)--Illegal downloading alleged; favorable settlement reached.
• Quincy College Student/Business Owner in Online Posting Case--One of hundreds of Craigslist-related cases prosecuted by the Boston Police. After 6 court dates, I won a Motion to Dismiss.
• Federal Court, NYC--Internet crime. College Student. Defense team prevented indictment, carrying a 10-year minimum mandatory sentence.
• Harvard Medical School Scientist in Assault Case--Cross-complaint involving a hate crime. After extensive negotiations, I got the case dismissed.
• BU Student--19 year-old sophomore charged with three felonies. I had the case continued 3x, and got it dismissed before arraignment. Clean record.
• Northeastern Students Arrested for Drug Possession and A/B on Police Officers--Pre-Trial Probation, clean records for graduate school.
• Open & Gross--Software engineer in suburban case, 15 months long due to media exposure. Presented scientific expert witness testimony at trial; Not Guilty.
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I can also assist with any Lien issue, Short-sales, Tax Lien Defense, Code Violations, Fraud Claim, Suit On Note, Title Actions, Condominium litigation, Debt Dispute, TRO/Preliminary Injunction
CRIMINAL DEFENSE--Major Felonies: Rape/Sexual Assault, Assault/Battery, Domestic Violence, Gun Charges, RMV/Licensing Issues, Drunk Driving and all Drug Trafficking Offenses
IMMIGRATION--Green Cards, Citizenship, Deportation/Removal defense against Department of Homeland Security, H1-B/Employment Processing, U.S. Consular Representation (including Fiance visas)
BUSINESS LAW--Real Estate (both Buyers and Sellers, I am also a RE Broker), Contracts, Formation of LLCs, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Wills & Health Care Proxies, and Pre-Nuptial Agreements
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Whether obtaining a Divorce, or litigating custody, support or other matters in the Family Court, Ms. Lazar brings her passion and tough advocacy to every case she handles.
A member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Middlesex Bar Association, Essex Bar Association, American Bar Association, Senior Partners for Justice and the National Lawyers Guild, Ms. Lazar handles Family Law matters including uncontested and contested Divorces, and the drafting, negotiation and review of Family Related Agreements, such as Separation and Settlement Agreements. She also handles Family Court matters, including Custody, Relocation, Visitation, Child Support, Modifications, Enforcements and Domestic Violence matters. Ms. Lazar treats each client with respect, compassion and care, bringing a thorough understanding of and attention to each client's unique facts that Family Law matters require.
She represents clients in Middlesex, Worcester, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk Counties.
She offers a free one hour consultation and evening and weekend hours.
My experience in this area dates back close to thirty years and has often been a determining winning factor for those who were wise enough to employ my services.
If you believe that I can be of assistance please contact me to discuss your needs. Do not delay. Your opponent might just request my services before you do.
Top Quality work for a reasonable price delivered on time.
HANDLING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS.
Have you been injured? We handle: medical malpractice, auto accidents, slips and falls, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO.
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We take great pride in the level of service we provide.
We will answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
We will get your medical bills paid.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.”
Attorney Gil Hoy
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
Call today, or visit our website below, complete, and return our Debt Collection Questionnaire to begin the initial consultation process.
Generally, collection claims can be handled on a contingency basis, which means, you do not pay legal services fees until you recover. We will evaluate whether or not pursuing the collection of your money is economically feasible, and give you at least some indication of the possibility of recovery. More often than not, persistence is your greatest ally in collecting a debt.
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www.bacelaw.com
508.922.8328
info@bacelaw.com
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients.”
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
We have a long history of successfully handling all types of personal injury cases, including worker’s compensation, auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
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Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
HANDLING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AND ALL TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION CASES.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
Attorney Gil Hoy's promise to you:
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We take great pride in the level of service that we give to our clients.
We will come to you to meet you.
We will answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
We will get your medical bills paid.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results."
IF YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED, SEASONED LAWYER, WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO MEET WITH YOU FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.
We will come to you ANYWHERE in Mass.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESSFULLY HANDLING ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES, including worker's compensation, auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
We are experts at what we do and take great pride in the exceptional service that we provide to our clients!
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients.”
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
We have a long history of successfully handling all types of employee/employer disputes, including violations of an employee’s rights and injuries on the job.
Call 617-787-3700 now for a free and confidential consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE HANDLING ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES.
Auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients.”
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
Every successful business needs the advice of a skilled business lawyer from time to time.
If you are looking for a trusted legal advisor to help your company realize its full potential, please contact the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates today.
We have many years of experience helping our local area businesses organize, grow, and thrive.
Please call us at 617-787-3700. We can help you succeed.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation, or email us at gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
WE WILL LISTEN TO YOU, TREAT YOU WITH THE COURTESY AND RESPECT THAT YOU DESERVE, EXPLAIN YOUR CASE TO YOU, AND USE OUR EXTENSIVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO GET YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT.
We take great pride in rendering exceptional service.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED, SEASONED AND OUTSTANDING LAWYER, WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO MEET WITH YOU FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.
We will come to you ANYWHERE in Mass.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
Email: gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
HANDLING AUTO ACCIDENTS AND ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES.
Auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation.
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give to our clients.
We will come to you to meet you.
We will answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
We will get your medical bills paid.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.”
Attorney Gil Hoy
I represent both landlords and tenants in evictions and disputes.
Did the landlord mishandle your security deposit?
Is the Notice to Quit defective?
Is the tenant behind in rent?
Did the tenant leave prematurely?
Is the Board of Health involved?
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE THAT WE PROVIDE TO OUR CLIENTS!
"Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients."
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESSFULLY HANDLING ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES, including workplace injuries, auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
CALL 617-787-3700 now for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
WE WILL LISTEN TO YOU, TREAT YOU WITH THE COURTESY AND RESPECT THAT YOU DESERVE, EXPLAIN YOUR CASE TO YOU, AND USE OUR EXTENSIVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO GET YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT.
We take great pride in rendering exceptional service.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED, SEASONED AND OUTSTANDING LAWYER, WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO MEET WITH YOU FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.
We will come to you ANYWHERE in Mass.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
Email: gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
IF YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED, SEASONED LAWYER, WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO MEET WITH YOU FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.
We will come to you ANYWHERE in Mass.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
WE WILL LISTEN TO YOU, TREAT YOU WITH THE COURTESY AND RESPECT THAT YOU DESERVE, EXPLAIN YOUR CASE TO YOU, AND USE OUR SKILL AND EXPERIENCE TO GET YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT.
HANDLING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS.
Have you been injured? We handle: auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO.
"Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We take great pride in the level of service we provide.
We will answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
We will get your medical bills paid.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results."
Attorney Gil Hoy
CALL 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
591 North Avenue
Suite 2-1
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781 246 2000
E-mail: andy@ppclosings.com
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ALL Weddings
Civil Unions
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Your wedding should be exactly the way YOU want it! Your wedding, your way. All weddings are $100.00. I can go to your home, your reception area, or you can come here to my place. You can be from ANY state and get married here in New Hampshire. If you want your wedding to be a precious moment, and need a J.P., give me a call at (603)-625-0584 or (603)860-6095 cell
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2. Discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the Commonwealth’s case against you.
3. A thorough discovery plan.
4. Challenges to the methods used to procure evidence to be used against you in your case.
5. Discussion about the possible sentences and license implications associated with your case.
6. Discussion about the potential penalties and license sanctions that will flow from future OUI offenses.
7. A detailed trial strategy.
Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey Miller at 617-482-5799 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.
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Will accept retainers from families and other third parties.
If you have been arrested, or know someone who has, now is the time to get an attorney. The early stages can be the most critical in defending yourself or your loved ones from criminal charges or potential criminal charges.
In addition to a Will, I recommend to all my clients a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy in order to avoid delays and unnecessary expenses in the event that they become incapacitated or incompetent, either temporarily or permanently.
A Simple Will for a single individual is $150.00. Simple Wills for a married couple is only $200.00.
Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy - $50.00 each.
I have 25+ years experience in assisting my clients in their estate planning and probate needs, from the simple to the complex.
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591 North Avenue
Suite 2-1
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781 246 2000
E-mail: bob@proandpaplaw.com
Attorney Susan A. Fiore will provide you with the experience and quality representation that you are looking for to handle your legal needs.
-15 years of experience representing individuals like you and can provide a variety of services to resolve all of your legal concerns/needs.
-Provide courtroom advocacy and outside-the-court representation in order to effectively resolve or prevent legal issues.
-The legal fees or costs associated with the services rendered by the firm will be provided to you at a reasonable and fair rate.
-A free initial phone consultation is available and evening appointments can be arranged upon request.
-Serving Norfolk County, Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Essex County, Plymouth County and Dukes County.
About Workers' Compensation Claims
When you are injured during the course of employment, you may be entitled to reimbursement for your lost wages and medical bills. There are other losses covered under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152 that you may provide you with additional benefits. It is important to notify your employer immediately if you have been injured during the course of your employment and to seek medical treatment.
About SSDI Claims
In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked five out of the last ten years. In addition, you must be disabled and unable to work due to your condition for 12 months or your condition is expected to last at least 12 months. The older you are when you apply for SSDI, the better your chances are in obtaining benefits. A combination of medical impairments you may suffer from will be looked at by Social Security in determining your eligibility for benefits. There is a five step process Social Security follows in finding a claimant disabled.
Please contact my office if you have any questions at 617-620-5762 or by e-mail at suefiore@verizon.net
Areas of practice include:
Personal Injury
-Automobile Accidents
-Pedestrian Accidents
-Motorcycle Accidents
-Bicycle Accidents
-Injury on Property of Others
-Slip and Fall Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Family Law
-Divorce
-Child Support
-Marital Separation
-Alimony
-209A Restraining Orders
-Guardianship
Employment
-MCAD Claims
-Unemployment Hearings
Social Security Disability Claims
Real Estate Law
-Landlord/Tenant Disputes
-Lease Agreements
-Closings
-Liens
Divorce and Domestic Relations issues are difficult especially if children are involved. The Law Office of Susan A. Fiore will provide you with sixteen years of effective experience. We will provide you with the assistance and support you need to get you through any situation and obtain the best possible results. We provide representation at very reasonable fees.
We provide services regarding the following matters:
We represent clients in the Probate and Family Courts in all counties in Massachusetts including Norfolk, Bristol, Suffolk, Middlesex, Plymouth, Essex and Dukes.
Frequently asked questions about Divorce and Family Law
Is there a difference?
What most people think of as a family law case is a divorce case. Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding to terminate the marriage. The case is filed with the Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts in the county where one party resides. However, if one of the parties still resides in the county where the parties last lived together, the case must be filed in that county. If the grounds for divorce occurred outside of Massachusetts, you must reside in Massachusetts for one year prior to filing. If the grounds occurred in Massachusetts, you or your spouse must reside in Massachusetts and there is no time requirement.
A spouse can file a Complaint for Divorce. This is known as a contested divorce action. In addition, in Massachusetts, both parties can file a Joint Petition for Divorce to terminate the marriage which is considered an uncontested divorce action. After one spouse files a Complaint for Divorce, the parties can ultimately proceed on an uncontested basis if an agreement can be reached by the parties. Generally, if the parties reach an agreement, the divorce hearing is fairly brief. At the hearing, the judge will determine if the agreement reached by the parties is fair and reasonable and entered into freely and voluntarily. If the parties can not reach an agreement, the case will proceed to trial.
Along with the termination of the marriage, other issues are considered in a divorce proceeding such as division of the marital assets and determination whether spousal support is appropriate. If the parties have children, child support will be evaluated as well as custody and visitation issues. If the case proceeds to trial, a judge would make the decision on these issues.
Family law, however, is not limited to divorce cases. Family law includes legal separation of spouses, paternity cases, obtaining child support, child support enforcement or modification, change in custody, enforcement or obtaining alimony from a former spouse, guardianship issues and child adoption cases. Further, guardianship can include not only issues involving children, it can also include guardianship for elder or incapacitated individuals.
Has there been a recent change in child support guidelines in Massachusetts?
In January of 2009, new child support guidelines went into effective in Massachusetts. The new guidelines effect not only pending actions involving support for children, but will have an impact if a modification in child support is sought by one of the parties where the parties have minor or dependent children.
Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
-Automobile Accidents
-Pedestrian Accidents
-Motorcycle Accidents
-Bicycle Accidents
-Injury on Property of Others
-Slip and Fall Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Family Law
-Divorce
-Child Support
-Marital Separation
-Alimony
-209A Restraining Orders
-Guardianship
Employment
-MCAD Claims
-Unemployment Hearings
Social Security Disability Claims
Real Estate Law
-Landlord/Tenant Disputes
-Lease Agreements
-Closings
-Liens
Probate of Estates/Will Preparation
I can be reached at: 617.620.5762 (Free initial consultation)
We have more than 50 years combined experience handling all aspects of real estate law, including:
residential and commercial real estate closings (flat fee or hourly billing paid at closing)
"short sales" (buyers, sellers, realtors)
foreclosure defense
residential and commercial leases
landlord-tenant matters
real estate litigation, including predatory lending
Free consultation available. Call us today. Please ask for Bob.
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In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This posting does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us. Do not send us any information that you consider to be confidential.
141 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 ~ (617) 695-0560
If you have been named as the executor or executrix under a last will and testament, or wish to petition the Probate Court to be appointed as the personal representative of a spouse or relative who died without a will, you should retain experienced legal counsel to assist and guide you through the probate process and, if necessary, to prepare and file an estate tax return.
If you do not have a last will and testament, you should consider having a will prepared as soon as possible, particularly if you have minor children. Through your will, you can designate the persons or persons who you want to oversee the probate of your estate, to care for your children after your death, and to manage estate assets for the benefit of your children.
We have the knowledge and experience to assist you in all types of probate matters. Call us today. We do not charge for an initial consultation. Legal fees incurred to administer an estate are generally payable from estate assets, not by the person in charge of administering the estate.
Licensed in Massachusetts. Copyright 2009.
In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This posting does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us. If responding by email, do not send any information that you consider to be confidential.
141 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 ~ (617) 695-0560
-Employment contract woes?
- Need a partnership or operating agreement?
- Residential lease draft?
- Commercial lease draft?
- Evictions (landlord/tenant side)
- Real estate deeds or other documents
- Union issues
- Liens (Mechanic's Liens/Broker's Liens
- Litigation cases (including collections, breach of contract, discrimination, real estate litigation, commercial or contract litigation, etc)
- Individual and business collections or defense (including wage garnishment, citations to discover assets, etc) -Appellate work (do you have a court order that you need to appeal right away?)
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Issues Represented:
• Visitation, Custody and Child Support
• Alimony
• Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and challenges to Prenuptial Agreements
• Paternity issues
• Modification of final orders
• Division of assets and tax issues
• Same-sex marriage
• Dissolution and Legal Separation
• Disability issues in divorce
• Special needs children in a divorce
• Settlement in lieu of alimony or child support
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If you have ever been either charged with or convicted of any crime in Massachusetts, you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to seal your criminal offender record information (“CORI”), that is, your criminal record. This applies to any type of misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, even if the charge was eventually filed, nolle prosequi or dismissed, and even if you were acquitted.
Having a criminal record can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from getting a job, from finding housing, or from enrolling in school or continuing your education. It can also affect your ability to obtain a mortgage, to secure a business loan or to receive a student loan or a grant as banks and loan officers can deny you because of your criminal record. Professional associations could exclude you because of your criminal record. Needless to say, your criminal record is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. Your criminal record could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.
Sealing your entire criminal record will prevent most employers, schools, public housing authorities, banks, loan officers, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the criminal records of people accused of crimes. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your record sealed.
SEAL CRIMINAL RECORDS:
Any person who is arraigned in a Massachusetts court will from that point forward have a criminal record which could be distributed to employers, schools, housing authorities and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the case. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, §100A maintains that a defendant who pleads guilty or who admits to sufficient facts and receives a continuance without a finding (“CWOF”) with probation will have a criminal record that cannot be sealed by way of petition to the commissioner (but might otherwise be sealed by petition to the court) until certain time periods have passed (currently 10 years for a misdemeanor and 15 years for a felony), providing that there are no further convictions except for minor motor vehicle infractions. For the purpose of sealing criminal records, a CWOF with probation will be treated the same way as a conviction.
There is no legal reason not to have your criminal record sealed so, if you can do it, sealing your record is nearly always a good idea. Most people will benefit from sealing convictions under §100A, or by sealing records of dismissed cases, acquittals, nolle prosequi cases, and cases where no probable cause was found, under G.L. c. 276, §100C. If your record is sealed and you apply for most jobs or housing, then the sealed record will not appear on your CORI report. In the past, the Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) would note on a CORI that the individual had at least one sealed record on file. However, this practice was illegal and it should no longer happen. The CORI should contain no indication that there are sealed records. If an individual has had the entire record sealed, the CHSB should send a report that says there are “no adult criminal records on file.” Sealing your criminal record will not arouse suspicion or create a “red flag,” since nobody except the police, law enforcement agencies, certain other government agencies, and a very few employers will be able to tell that there are sealed records on file.
Again, if all your cases are sealed, the CORI will not show that you have sealed records on file. Massachusetts law also permits you to answer “no record” if anyone asks if you have a criminal record. Law enforcement will know that you have at least one sealed record on file and can request that the court unseal the record, but only for their exclusive review. Other than law enforcement, only a very few agencies will be able to see that you have sealed records. Some of these agencies include the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”).
Notably, when a case concludes favorably (i.e., acquittal, nolle prosequi, dismissal without an order of probation) to a defendant, the defendant can petition at any time to have the record sealed as there are no waiting periods under §100C. Even if the case concludes unfavorably, a defendant can otherwise alternatively attempt to seal the criminal record by petition directly to the court, provided that sealing is necessary to effectuate a “compelling government interest.” Any of these processes generally require competent legal assistance and is of uncertain outcome. Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD AND YOUR RIGHTS:
When somebody refers to your CORI, they speak of your criminal record. CORI is merely the abbreviation for “Criminal Offender Record Information,” which is a record of your Massachusetts criminal history, including any time you were arraigned in court on a criminal charge regardless of the final outcome. The Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) is the government agency responsible for administering CORI. The CORI record should not be confused with the Massachusetts Warrant Management System (“WMS”) record, as WMS will also contain warrants issued before any criminal charges were filed, including cases that may have never been prosecuted. The WMS record is only accessible to law enforcement, prosecutors, probation and the court.
The people and organizations who can view your CORI include you, police, judges, prosecutors and other criminal justice agencies including, but not limited to, the FBI, CIA and ATF. Public housing authorities and other landlords that receive government subsidies or operate subsidized housing can view your CORI as can thousands of employers including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and child care programs, provided they have special permission from the state. The law also allows victims or witnesses of a crime to view the CORI of the alleged perpetrator and also permits CORI access to anyone in the general public, if the person with the CORI is either in prison or was recently released from prison.
Many employers and public housing authorities are allowed or required to do CORI checks on prospective job or housing applicants whereby they ask the CHSB for a CORI report when they do a criminal background check. However, some employers and housing authorities might pay for the services of private background-checking companies to do both a criminal background check and a credit check. Although by law these private companies can only obtain CORI information that the employer or housing authority can legally get from the CHSB, they often keep their own lists of arrest records and court records that may include additional information that is not included in the CORI report provided by the CHSB. This means that it might get extra information about arrests and the past seven years of your credit history. The CORI Hotline at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is available to help you if you have a problem because of a private back-ground checking company and can be reached by calling 617-357-0700, extension 504.
Though most employers and public housing authorities see only convictions and pending cases, other employers, like nursing homes, also see charges that you were not convicted of. A CORI check can only be done if you sign an acknowledgement form that says you know your CORI is being requested. This form also asks you for personal information such as your social security number and mother’s maiden name to make sure that it is your actual CORI that will be provided. It is illegal for anyone to require you to bring a copy of your own CORI as it may have more charges on it than the copy that would be provided by the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board.
You should obtain your own CORI if you are not sure what is on your record. Simply call the Criminal History Systems Board at 617-660-4600 and ask them to mail you a Personal CORI Request Form. Some courts also have the form available in the criminal clerk’s office. There is a $25 fee, though this fee could be waived if you fill out an Affidavit of Indigency if you receive certain public benefits, or your income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, or paying the fee would deprive you or your family of food, shelter, clothing or other necessities of life. The request form must be notarized and mailed with a self-addressed stamped envelope and you should receive your CORI by mail in two to three weeks.
A CORI report is hard to read and you should seek the assistance of competent legal counsel to assist in interpreting the abbreviations and in understanding exactly what is on your record. For example, there is a big difference between actually being convicted of a crime versus having it continued without a finding and then eventually dismissed. A competent attorney can identify and explain the difference between misdemeanor and felony charges.
A conviction means that you were found guilty of the crime charged, whether you pled guilty or were found guilty by a judge or jury after trial. Massachusetts employers are allowed to ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony or if you have been convicted of or jailed for a misdemeanor within the past five years, other than a first conviction for drunk driving, simple assault, disturbing the peace, speeding and other civil minor traffic violations. If you respond that you have been either convicted or incarcerated for a misdemeanor during the past five years, the employer is then permitted to inquire about any other misdemeanors that occurred more than five years ago. Employers therefore cannot ask about misdemeanors where the date of conviction or end of incarceration, whichever is later, happened five or more years ago, with no convictions since then. You do not have to tell an employer about criminal charges that you were not found guilty of since they cannot inquire about arrests, detentions, or any violations of law if there was no conviction. You also do not have to disclose juvenile delinquency cases or CHINS cases (“Child in Need of Services”) so long as the case was not transferred to the Superior Court for criminal prosecution. Finally, you do not have to tell employers that your criminal record has been “sealed.”
Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.
YOUR “SEALED” RECORD:
Sealing your record prevents people from outside the criminal justice system from seeing it. The police and the courts can still see it, but for almost all employers, public housing authorities and everyone else it is like the charge never occurred. Since criminal records that are sealed prevent disclosure during a CORI check, if asked, you can just say that you have “no record.” Unlike the 10-year and 15-year waiting periods for misdemeanors and felonies, there is no waiting period to seal the record of charges that did not result in a conviction; for example, nol prosequi cases (the prosecutor decided to dismiss them), charges that were dismissed by the court without probation, or acquittals. Notwithstanding, it will still be required to show, by way of evidentiary hearing and oral argument to the court, that there is a “compelling government interest,” or a good reason (such as the charges are preventing you from finding employment or housing), to seal your record.
Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.
MASSACHUSETTS 209A CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER RECORD EXPUNGING LAWYER:
If you have ever been the recipient-defendant of either a 208 or 209A Abuse Prevention Order, more commonly known as a “restraining order,” you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to expunge your civil record from the statewide domestic violence registry system. This applies to any restraining order, whether it was in effect for only ten days or for an entire year, and even an order that thereafter extended year to year. This also applies to cases where the order was not extended by the court as well as to instances where the order was eventually vacated upon your motion to the court.
Having a record of a civil restraining order can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from working in some occupations, such as certain law enforcement jobs or perhaps as a physician, a therapist, a pharmacist or a nurse. It might affect your eligibility to become a foster parent or work for certain social services agencies such as the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) or the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”). In some instances, it can result in termination from your present job if the existence of this record is discovered.
Having a record of a civil restraining order could prevent you from being accepted to certain schools or otherwise to be suspended or even expelled from your current schooling. A few institutions of higher education known to highly scrutinize both applicants and enrolled students alike include law schools, accounting programs, medical schools, pharmacological schools and nursing programs. Professional associations could exclude your membership if you have a record of domestic violence. Needless to say, the record of a civil restraining order is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. It could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.
Expunging your entire civil record will prevent most employers, schools, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the civil records of those who effectively become the undeserving real victims of civil restraining orders. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your civil record expunged.
EXPUNGE RECORD OF 209A CIVIL ABUSE PREVENTION RESTRAINING ORDER:
Any person who is the recipient of an abuse prevention “restraining” order pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 208 or 209A will from that point forward have a civil record of restraining order that is contained and discoverable within the statewide domestic violence registry system and which could be disclosed to certain employers, schools, agencies and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the actual civil dispute.
In Vaccaro v. Vaccaro, a 1997 case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that even though a 209A order against him was vacated, a husband could not have the record of the order expunged from the domestic abuse registry. On March 10, 2006, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided a case in which a 209A order had been obtained through a fraud on the court. In Commissioner of Probation v. Amanda Adams, 65 Mass.App.Ct. 725, 843 N.E.2d 1101 (2006), the court distinguished that scenario from that of Vaccaro, and ruled that “a judge has the inherent authority to expunge a record of a 209A order from the statewide domestic violence registry system in the rare and limited circumstance that the judge has found through clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court.”
Contact Massachusetts civil restraining order expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.
ATTORNEY ARNEL PREVAILS! – THE DAWNING OF A NEW ERA:
Since a restraining order is by itself civil in nature, it only becomes criminal if the defendant is accused of and charged with violating one or more of its specified conditions. Unlike criminal cases, the record of a restraining order cannot be sealed and, until the court ruled otherwise in the Adams case, a judge had no inherent power to order the civil record expunged since the order was not part of the criminal record system, but rather part of the statewide domestic violence registry system. Since this largely applauded ruling, Mr. Arnel is highly acclaimed and commended for effectively “opening the floodgates” by becoming the first lawyer in Massachusetts history to successfully argue for the expunging of the record of a restraining order. A brief summary of Mr. Arnel’s landmark case, Chamberlain v. Khanilian, was published on the front page of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (September 11, 2006; No. 16-019-06) and can be reviewed by visiting www.arnellaw.com, visiting the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page, and clicking view where indicated.
The record of a civil restraining order can now be expunged (by way of written motion to the court with accompanying memorandum of law and supporting affidavit, and generally after both evidentiary hearing and oral argument) from the statewide domestic violence registry if shown by clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court. However, as the courts continue to struggle in their ageless plight to define the arguably vague concept of fraud, it is oftentimes difficult to prove. That the plaintiff may have been somewhat untruthful in executing the original affidavit or even in proffering subsequent testimony, or that the order was not extended, or that it was even vacated, will rarely singularly suffice to establish that a fraud was perpetrated to the extent required to expunge the record. Meeting this criterion places an expectedly heavy burden on the defendant and is, consistent with most legal proceedings, of uncertain outcome. However, as Mr. Arnel has already proven to the entire legal community and shown others through his relentless perseverance, it is entirely possible with his significant legal knowledge and thorough preparation.
See also the CHANNEL 5-WCVB BOSTON news story featuring Attorney Arnel by clicking the link provided on the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page at www.arnellaw.com.
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There are numerous different types of hearings that often occur before, during or after the final disposition of a criminal case. Such hearings include, but are not limited to, Clerk Magistrate Hearings, Bail Hearings, Dangerousness Hearings, Probable Cause Hearings, Grand Jury Indictment Representation, Police Interviews, Probation Detention Hearings and Probation Surrender Hearings. These hearings are separate and distinct proceedings from other Motion Hearings in the case such as discovery motions, motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss.
CLERK MAGISTRATE HEARINGS:
There are certain offenses, typically misdemeanor crimes without an arrest, for which an accused is afforded a Clerk Magistrate Hearing prior to formal charges being brought by the issuance of a criminal complaint. This hearing is also commonly referred to as a Show Cause Hearing or a Clerk's Hearing and occasionally but incorrectly referred to as a Probable Cause Hearing, which is another type of post-arraignment hearing.
When either the police or a private party (both are referred to as the "complainant") file an "application" for a criminal complaint with the court, the accused is sent a notice in the mail to appear before a Clerk Magistrate in a criminal Show Cause Hearing. The purpose of this Clerk's Hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring formal criminal charges against you. The complainant must produce enough evidence to show "probable cause" that the crime was committed.
The three possible outcomes from this hearing are (1) the denial of the application, (2) the continuance of the application, or (3) the issuance of the criminal complaint. Denying the issuance of the criminal complaint occurs if probable cause is not found or it is otherwise stipulated. The matter can also sometimes be continued (that is, kept "open") whereby the criminal complaint will issue only if you are later charged with committing another alleged criminal act or otherwise fail to comply with a specific contingent condition during the continuation period. Though the issuance of the criminal complaint is not a barometer of your eventual guilt or innocence, the charge will nevertheless appear on your permanent criminal record ("CORI") once you are arraigned.
Oftentimes you will not be entitled to or afforded the opportunity to be heard at a Clerk's Hearing and a criminal complaint will instead directly issue. Unless you are arrested and transported to court, you will otherwise receive a summons to appear for the Arraignment, which is typically the initial court appearance at which the reading of the alleged criminal charge occurs and at which the court thereafter automatically enters a plea of not guilty on your behalf. In past years the "remand" was common legalese and oftentimes ordered by the courts, despite that the legislature never enacted an actual remand statute. Massachusetts courts have now almost completely abolished this tactic and motions to remand a case to a Show Cause Clerk's Hearing are routinely denied. As a result, even many attorneys and judges alike are unaware that it is still possible, albeit rare, upon a joint oral motion and showing by the defense or prosecution to the court, to have a case "removed" from the docket list and then down-graded to a Clerk's Hearing. This procedure is most easily facilitated if it is motioned before the arraignment occurs, though this is rarely done since most accused persons have not yet had a chance to retain legal counsel at that early stage. However, it can also possibly occur after the arraignment, assuming that the judge can be convinced that justice requires a dismissal of the case "nunc pro tunc" (that is, retroactively) to a time that is immediately prior to the arraignment and provided that this specific wording is clearly and legibly entered upon the docket sheet. This is the only way, after you have been previously arraigned, that the court's probation department can then forward the requisite paperwork to the Office of the Commissioner of Probation to request it to "expunge" (that is, permanently erase as if it never existed in the first instance) the entry of dismissal from your criminal record, though there is no absolute guarantee of eventual expungement. Attorney Arnel has successfully achieved this rare outcome on notable occasions.
At the Clerk's Hearing, witnesses are placed under oath so that the evidence is presented under the pains and penalties of perjury. Despite that sworn testimony is given, formal rules of evidence are usually relaxed. Though not entitled, defense counsel is oftentimes permitted limited cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. It is also customary for the police prosecutor to be present at the hearing instead of the actual witnessing police officer, as there is no requirement that the witnessing officer is present and, as such, the complaint may be issued solely on the basis of hearsay. The defense is, however, permitted to summons any witness, including the witnessing officer, and this should be considered if there are no other viable options to dispute the allegations, again with the caveat that the defense can be denied the opportunity to cross-examine the officer at the hearing.
As previously stated, the standard of proof required for a clerk-magistrate to issue a criminal complaint is "probable cause," that is, there must be probable cause to believe that the accused has committed the crime. Though it is not an especially high burden for the complainant to meet, it is of some comfort to note that a clerk's finding of probable cause does not necessarily mean that you will later be convicted, as the prosecution's task will then be significantly higher whereas its burden will be "proof beyond a reasonable doubt." It is again emphasized that, even in instances where probable cause is found to support the issuance of a complaint, the Clerk Magistrate can oftentimes be convinced to decline to issue the same. The application for the criminal complaint can be kept open for a period of time, typically for six to twelve months, either with or without other specific conditions such as, amongst other things, paying court costs or restitution, attending counseling or obeying a stay away order. This preliminary disposition is somewhat similar to a continuance without a finding that can be imposed by a judge, but without having to admit to sufficient facts for a finding of guilty, without giving up your constitutional right to a trial or appeal, and without being placed on actual administrative or supervised probation. For a brief discussion on a continuance without a finding, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Criminal FAQ. However, unlike with a continuance without a finding, a clerk's continuance that results in an eventual denial, and ultimate destruction, of the application does not have the adverse consequences of having the criminal charge entered upon your permanent criminal record which could significantly affect future legal proceedings, employment, schooling, housing, loans, gun licensing, etc. For more information on the adverse consequences of having a criminal record, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.
BEWARE!!! Since they have not yet been formally charged, many accused make the potentially colossal mistake of taking this critical stage of the legal proceedings too lightly as they become naturally tempted to proceed without legal representation in the hope of saving an otherwise one-time legal fee. It has been said that "sometimes cheap is expensive," so be cautioned not to fall into this perilous trap for, if a criminal complaint issues against you, it could ultimately cost you thousands of dollars more in legal fees, lost time and business opportunity, as well as your driver's license, public housing, financial aid, personal loans, business loans, home loans, public benefits, government assistance, gun licensing and, not to mention, your job and good reputation. Many personnel working in clerk magistrate offices will routinely advise you that you do not need a lawyer for the hearing. That wary advice is ill-conceived and wrong! Remember, this is the one and only opportunity that you will be given to prevent a criminal complaint from issuing against you, one that could conceivably result in catastrophic and life changing consequences! It is therefore critical to always have an experienced and savvy attorney to protect your rights at a Show Cause Hearing.
How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?
• Procure a dismissal or otherwise negotiate a favorable agreement for you at the Show Cause Clerk's Hearing such as, amongst other things, having the proceeding continued and the application kept open for a period of time in contemplation of dismissal provided that all of the requisite conditions are satisfied.
• Prevent you from being summonsed to court and named as a criminal defendant.
• Prevent you from having a damaging criminal charge being entered upon your permanent criminal record, even if the charge is later dismissed or you are acquitted after trial.
• Prevent you from incurring significant future legal expenses to attempt to "seal" your criminal record and avoiding the uncertainty of the outcome. For more information on sealing criminal records, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.
• Avoid the stigma and public embarrassment of you being an accused criminal.
• Avoid potential financial loss or other problems in your business affairs.
• Avoid the embarrassment, humiliation, aggravation and stress that a criminal charge could bring to your spouse, children, family or other relationships.
• Avoid the heavy burden that a criminal charge could place upon your marriage.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in future divorce, custody or other legal proceedings.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in cases involving the Department of Social Services or other agencies.
• Avoid having criminal charges on your record that will increase the future likelihood of an abuse prevention order being issued against you. For more information on restraining order matters, please click on Expunge Restraining Order Record.
• Save you a tremendous amount of time, anxiety and money in defending an otherwise needless case.
PROBATION VIOLATION “SURRENDER” HEARINGS:
Your failure to comply with the conditions of your probation will oftentimes result in a Probation Surrender Hearing. Even a probationer who is merely charged with a new crime, but not yet actually convicted, will likely face a probation surrender under Massachusetts law. Depending upon your prior criminal record and other circumstances, such as the crime and sentence for which the original probation was imposed and the nature of the alleged new probation violation, it may also result in a Probation Detention Hearing. A Probation Detention Hearing is a device employed by the probation department to "detain" a probationer without bail until the final Probation Surrender Hearing occurs.
The principal goals of probation are rehabilitation and public protection. In addition, punishment, deterrence and retribution are also secondary objectives of probation. Judges have the right to modify conditions of probation but, in order to do so, there must be a material change in circumstances. A probation officer does not have the discretion to alter or modify conditions of probation.
If you are being "surrendered," you must first receive written notice from the probation department which must inform you of the alleged violations. The Probation Surrender Hearing is not to be held less than seven days after the notice is given, unless waived by you, and should not be held later than thirty days, although this rule is oftentimes ignored. There is a right to counsel at the Probation Surrender Hearing and counsel should be given a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a defense.
A preliminary hearing is required only when a liberty interest is at stake, meaning a probationer is taken into custody because of an alleged violation. If a probationer is incarcerated on other matters at the time of the violation proceeding, there is no right to a preliminary hearing. While the standard of proof for evidence at the preliminary hearing is probable cause to believe the defendant has violated the probation, the standard at the final hearing is preponderance of the evidence.
Strict rules of evidence do not apply to probation violation hearings. Hearsay is admissible if it is reliable and there is good cause to deny confrontation. Illegally obtained evidence, such as statements obtained in violation of Miranda and unlawfully seized evidence, is admissible. The District Attorney may represent the probation department at a Probation Surrender Hearing.
A judge, after finding a probation violation, must determine whether to revoke the probation and sentence the defendant or, if appropriate, modify the terms and conditions of probation. A judge may also simply continue probation. Possible dispositions upon revocation of probation include:
1. Continue on same terms and conditions originally imposed.
2. Impose guilty or juvenile delinquency finding (if on a CWOF).
3. Impose suspended incarceration sentence or DYS commitment.
4. Incarceration or commitment to DYS.
5. Extend term of probation.
6. Modify conditions of probation.
7. Increase level of supervision.
8. Electronic bracelet monitoring.
9. House arrest.
10. Curfews.
11. Alcohol testing and drug screens.
12. Community service.
13. Terminate probation.
How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?
• Prevent a conviction from entering upon your permanent criminal record.
• Avoid collateral consequences such as loss of driver's license, employment, financial aid, subsidized housing, government assistance, benefits, etc.
• Prevent the imposition of overly restrictive conditions.
• Advocate in unfavorable situations for reasonable conditions of probation, such as electronic monitoring, stay away orders, curfews, surrender of passports or licenses (motor vehicle or firearms), etc.
• Avoid drug and alcohol testing, counseling and community service.
• Eliminate, stay or reduce the term of your probation.
• Prevent incarceration or juvenile commitment to DYS.
• Save you money in court fees, fines and monthly probation fees.
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all forms of discrimination, and enforcing covenants not to compete.
Partner and
Shareholder Disputes: We represent majority and minority shareholders,
partners and/or corporate offices in dispute.
The Law Offices
of Bernard J. Hamill have been practicing Workers
Compensation Law for twenty-six years with a emphasis on Personal
Injury Law. We always have represented injured victims exclusively.
We have been successful in collecting monetary settlements for our
clients because we care. All of our cases are done on a Contingent
Fee Schedule with a written contract to protect you.
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Our office has handled hundreds of Claims under the Massachusetts
Workers Compensation Act. We have also collected additional "Third
Party" payments against those responsible for our clients work injuries.
There are technicalities and procedures you should be aware of when
filing your claim. Arm yourself with knowledge of you legal rights
to win your claim. Call us if you have been involved in a construction
site accident or feel you have a claim against a defective
product that injured you at work or on the job.
We obtained a settlement for one of our clients of OVER ONE MILLION
Dollars for a slip and fall at his workplace. See a sample of our
Verdicts and settlement
results here!
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently approved "limited assistance representation" (LAR) in all Probate Courts. If you have a case pending in Probate Court, LAR is an opporunity for you to hire an attorney to represent or assist you for certain court appearances, with certain parts of your case or on certain issues, while you handle the rest of your case yourself and save money on legal fees.
The types of cases for which LAR is available include:
complaints for divorce and all related issues, including child support, alimony, property division, and custody
actions to enforce (complaint for contempt) and modify (complaint for modification) existing judgments and orders
complaints to establish paternity and for child support and visitation involving children born out of wedlock
petitions to probate wills and administer estates and actions to contest wills
petitions to be appointed as a guardian or conservator of a minor child, a parent or relative, or other incompetent person
complaints for grandparent visitation
equity cases
How can responsibilities be divided between the attorney and client?
LAR may involve delegating specific tasks or specific issues to the attorney while the client handles all other issues. Here are a few of the ways we can help through LAR:
we can prepare complaints, motions, pretrial memoranda, financial statements and other documents for filing with the court while you represent yourself in court
we can appear in court with you only on a specific matter (e.g., a particular motion, a pretrial conference or a contempt hearing)
we can coach you and give you advice in regard to court procedures, filing requirements, legal issues, admissibility of evidence, etc., while you represent yourself in court
we can review and analyze tax returns, business records, stock options, pension plan statements and other complex financial documents and explain to you what they mean and how they are relevant to your case
we can help you obtain "discovery" from the opposing party by preparing written requests to produce documents and interrogatories (written questions)
we can prepare or review a divorce or other settlement agreement
Fee Arrangements
By its nature, LAR allows greater flexibility in fee arrangements than is normally available with full representation. We can handle most cases on a flat fee (a one-time payment for certain legal services) or a "pay as you go" basis. The total cost for any particular service or court appearance will obviously vary, depending on how much work we need to do. If LAR is not the best alternative for you, we can also provide full legal representation.
Please call us today and schedule an appointment to review your case and see whether limited assistance representation is right for you. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
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In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This posting does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us. If responding by email, do not send any information that you consider to be confidential.
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Settling a divorce case is never easy. But it is much harder to reach a fair settlement where one spouse understates income or fails to disclose assets. Consider the following:
Child support and alimony payments are based on income. If your spouse is not reporting income, or is under-employed, then how do you determine a fair child support or alimony order?
Marital property can't be divided fairly unless all assets have been identified and accurately valued. If your spouse is hiding assets, or you disagree over the value of a marital asset (e.g., real estate, pension plans, businesses), then how can you fairly divide your property?
Finding Hidden Assets and Unreported Income
In most situations, hidden assets or undisclosed or understated income can be identified through simple discovery procedures. In more complicated financial situations - for example, where one party is self-employed or has a business - obtaining documents through discovery is not enough. You need an attorney who can analyze and interpret complex busines and financial records to determine whether income and assets have been fully disclosed. Retaining a forensic accountant might also be advisable in some cases.
We have more than 25 years experience handling divorce cases where income and/or assets have not been fully disclosed or properly valued. We know how to analyze complex financial records and when expert advice from a forensic accountant will be required in order to protect your financial interests.
Please call us today and schedule an appointment to review your case. There is no charge for an initial consultation. We are well aware of the financial difficulties that many people face when going through a divorce and can offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to your individual needs.
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Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.
In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This posting does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us. If responding by email, do not send any information that you consider to be confidential.
141 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 ~ (617) 695-0560
Disputes over custody and visitation should be avoided whenever possible. Litigating over custody may harm your children emotionally and create anger and resentment that may make it difficult, if not impossible, to cooperate with your spouse in the future.
Unfortunately, custody disputes cannot always be avoided. You may be forced into litigating custody by an unreasonable spouse who is motivated primarily by financial concerns. Or you may firmly believe that you'll be a better custodial parent than your spouse and that fighting for custody is necessary for the best interests of your children.
We have over 25 years experience handling contested custody cases and the issues frequently associated with them, including:
guardian ad litem (“GAL”) and Family Service investigations
DCF (formerly DSS) investigations and intervention
contested custody trials
If you are considering divorce and believe that custody or visitation may be contested, or if you are already involved in a case where custody or visitation is contested, we can provide the experienced representation you need.
Litigation can be very expensive. We know that many people going through divorce are forced to deal with financial problems while their case is pending. Therefore, we do our best to structure flexible fee arrangements which are tailored to the unique financial circumstances of each client.
Please call us today and schedule an appointment to review your case. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
Licensed in Massachusetts. Copyright 2009.
In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This posting does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us. If responding by email, do not send any information that you consider to be confidential.
141 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 ~ (617) 695-0560
We represent Buyers and Sellers in all stages of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including drafting the original Offer to Purchase, negotiating critical aspects of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, protecting your deposits, enforcing contract provisions, and coordinating realtors, lenders, and home inspectors, among many other real estate services.
Call our office today at 617-787-3700 for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation, or email us at gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
We'll come to meet you anywhere in Mass.
"Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We will treat you with respect.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results."
- Attorney Gil Hoy
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
Email: gilhoylaw@hotmail.com
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
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Are you a Divorced parent with children, and currently have a Child Support Order from the Court. Do you feel this Child Support Order doesn’t accurately take into consideration your, or your spouse’s, current financial situation?
As of January 1, 2009, new Child Support Guidelines went into effect which alter the means by which Child Support is calculated in significant ways. These changes apply to both the recipient of the Child Support as well as the payor of the Child Support. If you or your spouse’s, financial situation has changed in a significant, material, way since the date the last Child Support Order was entered, you may be entitled to relief under the new Guidelines. Further, regardless of whether or not the financial situations of the parents have changes in any significant, material, way, both parties are entitled to a review of the Child Support Order once every three years.
When you call, you will speak directly with me. You will not be directed to an associate or a paralegal. Your concerns are genuine, and will be treated as such throughout the entire process – from consultation to conclusion of the matter should it be brought before the appropriate Court.
If you are in need of dedicated, experienced, legal representation concerning your current Child Support orders, and would like a free consultation, please contact me either by phone or by email. If for some reason I am unable to provide you with the representation you need, I will be more than happy to provide you with a referral to a competent attorney who can address your needs.
Call today for a Free One Hour consultation at a time that is convenient for you.
“Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients.”
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
We have a long history of successfully handling all types of personal injury cases, including worker’s compensation, auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, motorcycle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, faulty prescriptions, dog bites and more.
Call 617-787-3700 now for a free and confidential consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
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IF YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED, SEASONED LAWYER, WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO MEET WITH YOU FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.
We will come to you ANYWHERE in Mass.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL PRACTICE AREAS.
Focusing on Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation Claims, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Social Security, Disability and more.
WE ARE EXPERTS AT WHAT WE DO AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE THAT WE PROVIDE TO OUR CLIENTS!
"Our office has the knowledge and experience to help you.
We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
We will come to you to meet you and answer all of your questions.
We will promptly return your telephone calls.
And we will work hard and smart until we get you the best possible results.
We take great pride in the level of service that we give our clients."
~ Attorney Gil Hoy
WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESSFULLY HANDLING ALL TYPES OF EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER DISPUTES, including violations of an employee's rights and injuries on the job.
CALL 617-787-3700 now for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation or email gilhoylaw@hotmail.com.
Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates
15 N Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02134
Tel: 617-787-3700
Fax: 617-787-3701
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